delicious yummy red tomato pasta

 😻Cherry Tomato Pasta is a quick and easy dish that is perfect for summer. Here’s a simple recipe to get you started:

### Ingredients:

- 2 cups cherry tomatoes- halved

- 3 cloves, garlic- minced(finely chopped)

- 1/4 cup olive oil

- Salt and pepper, to taste

- 8 oz orecchiette or other small pasta

- Fresh basil leaves(optional)

- Grated Parmesan cheese

- Balsamic vinegar (optional)

### Instructions:

1. **Cook the Pasta**: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve about 1 cup of pasta water and then drain the pasta.

2. **Prepare the Sauce**: While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

3. **Cook the Tomatoes**: Add the cherry tomatoes to the skillet. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes start to blister and soften, about 5-7 minutes.

4. **Combine Pasta and Sauce**: Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the tomatoes. Toss to combine, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time to create a sauce that coats the pasta.

5. **Finish the Dish**: Stir in the fresh basil and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed. Drizzle with a bit of balsamic vinegar if using.

6. **Serve**: Serve the pasta topped with grated Parmesan cheese.